2016 view book

Transforming Education

WHEN HANDS AND MINDSWORK TOGETHER,

AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN

At BVT you’ll learn to…

work with your hands, mind, and heart

pursue your passion

explore new worlds

look closely and see differently

create a little magic

find your voice

develop meaningful connections

forge bonds across communities

make a difference

shape your future

Come see how BVT is transforming education and the lives of our students.

Today’s youth have the world at their fingertips; the challenge is helping our students recognize

and apply the myriad of information available to them. At Blackstone Valley Tech, we are embracing

the challenge, opening doors, and following our passions to transform everyday inquiries into learning

opportunities. Our students, faculty, and staff have made a commitment to excellence and thrive in a

culture of high expectations. While our learning environment is continually updated to keep pace with

modern industry, the timeless tools of creativity, collaboration, and a competitive edge are blended

to shape a view of learning not as a chore, but as an opportunity to excel. Our goal is to ensure our

students have no limits in their achievement by providing them with rigorous programs, integrated

academics, and technical skills that will empower them to embark on lucrative careers and spark a

lifelong love of learning.

For more than fifty years, we have empowered generations of young men and women to maximize

their potential by placing our students on exciting career pathways. Our community has become an

oasis of opportunity for students. The countless career paths available to today’s youth makes exploring

these opportunities early in a student’s life a vital part of a family’s educational and career planning.

On behalf of everyone at Blackstone Valley Tech, I thank and commend you for your interest in the

life-changing value of a vocational-technical education.

Dr. Michael F. Fitzpatrick Superintendent-Director

welcome...

OUR STUDENTS SHARE IDEAS,

SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER,

AND DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS FOR LIFE

Making the decision to attend a vocational technical high school might just be one of the most important decisions of your life thus far! But how do you know whether BVT is right for you?

It’s simple, really. Start by answering these questions:

• Do you love a good challenge?

• Do you learn best when your hands, mind, and heart work together?

• Are you open to new ideas, working hard, and listening intently?

• Are you ready to expand your outlook and make meaningful connections?

• Do you believe it’s never too soon to begin planning your future?

If your answer to any of these questions is an enthusiastic “YES!” we’d love to hear from you. Take some time to browse through this view book and read about our eighteen exciting career vocational technical programs and rigorous academic offerings. See how many extracurricular activities are available to help you develop your interests, fuel your passion, make new friends, and have fun!

To learn more about BVT, check out our website: www.valleytech.k12.ma.us or join us for an informational tour (see page 46).

Is BVT right for you?

CONTENTS Transforming Education 6 Career Vocational Technical Programs SERVICE PATHWAYS Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing 8 Automotive Technology 10 Culinary Arts 11 Business Technology 12 Health Services 14 Dental Assisting 15 Cosmetology 16 TECHNOLOGY PATHWAYS Drafting & Engineering Technology 18 Engineering Technology 20 Manufacturing & Engineering Technology 22 Electronics & Engineering Technology 24 Information Technology 26 Multimedia Communications 27 CONSTRUCTION PATHWAYS Electrical 28 Plumbing 30 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 31 Construction Technology 32 Painting & Design Technologies 34 Post-Secondary Practical Nursing Program 35 Academic Courses 36 Cooperative Education 40 Student Services 42 Activities 44 Athletics 45 Apply to BVT 46 Visit Our Campus 47

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YOU’LL LEARN TO FRAME

PROBING QUESTIONS AND FIND

UNEXPECTED ANSWERS

transforming education

Transforming Education is not just our tag line, it has been a part of Blackstone Valley Tech’s culture for the past 20 years. Ask anyone who has visited our campus and they’ll tell you that there’s something in the air. Walk through our hallways, observe our teachers and students at work, and you’ll feel the renewed energy of a collective commitment to embrace new learning models that are creating happy, healthy, and successful futures for our children.

Long gone are the days of passive lectures and isolated study. Today, our learning models are centered on “integration” — the fusion of academic and career technical learning. We’re implementing “cross-curricular challenges” that require our students to apply theory learned in mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies to solve workplace/life problems encountered in their career vocational technical shops. This interactive, inquiry-based learning groups students together for peer discussion, discovery, and instruction under the watchful eye and expert guidance of their teachers. Our students learn from and challenge one another. They experience learning that is customized, connected, amplified, and relevant.

Our Goals

• To fuse rigorous academic, vocational, and career technical skills with enhanced proficiencies in communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and literacy in media, information, and technology, empowering students to be resilient participants in a fluid global economy.

• To nurture qualities of character, including self esteem, introspection, accountability, leadership, and creativity as students become credentialed, contributing members of an evolving society.

• To foster among staff a culture that embraces adaptability, reflection, mutual support, and ongoing professional development in the interest of continuous improvement.

• To promote a safe, respectful community of shared values acknowledging the cultural diversity of our thirteen towns while forging a partnership with our civic and business communities.

Setting high academic standards, meeting employer expectations for highly skilled personnel, and keeping pace with rapid advancements in technology are key contributors to our success. We’re excited to be on the front line, helping to pioneer new learning models and approaches. Transforming Education is a never-ending process, so let’s all up our game!

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YOU’LL LEARN TO WORK HARD,

LISTEN INTENTLY AND, IN THE

PROCESS, BE YOURSELF

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Our Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing program provides the detail-minded student with the techni-cal knowledge and skills, character, and work ethic necessary to begin a rewarding career in this fast-paced, high-tech industry. The dynamic and challenging curriculum provides students a great opportunity to work on both “live” and training vehicles with cosmetic and serious structural damage. In the process, students hone their skills in welding, cutting, surface preparation, painting, refinishing, plastic repair, abrasives, solvents, and estimation. The curriculum also includes a basic introduction to automotive mechanical and electrical systems. Our state-of-the-art virtual painting program allows students to practice painting and refinishing techniques in an eco-friendly learning environment. Graduates are eligible for one year of credit toward the two-year work requirement necessary for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) collision repair technician certification. Skills you will learn:

• Damage analysis

• Welding and cutting

• Plastic repair

• Structural and non-structural repair

• Mechanical and electrical introduction

• Painting and refinishing

SERV ICE PAT HWAYAutomotive Collision Repair

& Refinishing

automotive collision

CERTIFICATIONS • OSHA 10-hour Card: General Industry

• Respirator Safety

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) HIGH SCHOOL • Apprentice collision repair employee

• Transportation vehicle glass installer

• Automotive restoration business

• Industrial painter

• Detailing business

• Sales representative for paint or supply company

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Advanced collision repair employee

• Insurance appraiser

• Insurance adjuster

• Auto/truck dealership employee

• Collision repair shop owner

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Insurance appraiser

• Insurance adjuster

• Auto/truck dealership management • Automotive designer

SERV ICE PAT HWAYCulinary Arts

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The Automotive Technology program is approved by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation to train students to repair and maintain modern industry vehicles. Students who enjoy hands-on problem- solving will value the extensive mechanical, electrical, and electronic service performance skills acquired by working on “live” and training vehicles. Our Automotive Technology lab is a technologically rich environ-ment with sophisticated tools required for electronic diagnostics and repair of domestic and foreign vehicles. Graduates are eligible for one year of credit toward the two years work requirement for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automotive technician certification. Skills you will learn:

• Entry level vehicle maintenance

• Electronic diagnostics

• Air conditioning repair

• Servicing the brake, fuel, exhaust, and suspension systems

• Service writing, billing, parts ordering, and inventory control

SERV ICE PAT HWAYAutomotive Technology


• National Automotive Student Skills Standards Assessment (NA3SA)

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) HIGH SCHOOL • Entry level auto service technician

• Service writer

• Parts department employee

• Dealership employee

• Technical sales

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Automotive design engineering

• Diesel engineering technician

• General and service manager

• Engineering technician

• Research and development technician

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Automotive design engineer

• Mechanical engineer

• Manufacturing engineer

• Insurance underwriter

• Research and development engineer

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Our Culinary Arts program is for students who consider themselves enthusiastic foodies and enjoy pairing new and unique flavors and food combinations. In this program, students learn to multi-task, listen carefully, and communicate clearly as they develop the proficiency, knowledge, and skills necessary for success in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. Students gain authentic food preparation and hospitality skills as they learn to operate our on-campus, full-service Three Seasons Restaurant, which is open to the public throughout the school year. Valuable experience is gained in the planning and production of our annual superintendent’s gourmet dinner and other high visibility catering opportunities such as trade shows, community functions, and gala historic events. Skills you will learn:

• Food preparation • Purchasing and quality control

• Cooking methods • Duties of host/hostess and wait staff

• Fundamentals of Baking • Restaurant management

• Cake decorating • Introduction to food science and nutrition

• Sanitation procedures • Dietary/health

culinary


• Massachusetts allergen awareness

• Serv Safe ™ Sanitation

• Serv Safe ™ Alcohol service HIGH SCHOOL • Prep cook/line cook

• Wait staff

• Host or hostess

• Bakery assistant

• Cake decorator

• Bar back or bartender

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Manager (Food Service, Banquet, Restaurant, and Bakery)

• Caterer

• Chef

• Meat grader/inspector

• Food service sales representative

• Food writer or food critic

• Sommelier (wine expert)

• Food photographer

• Beverage specialist

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Dietician/Nutritionist

• Executive chef

• Hotel/restaurant management • Food scientist


• MOS certifications in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word HIGH SCHOOL • Receptionist

• Administrative assistant

• Data entry specialist

• Bank teller

• Accounts receivable/payable clerk

• Desktop publishing specialist

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Administrative assistant

• Medical secretary

• Legal secretary

• Executive secretary

• Data processing secretary

• Payroll supervisor

• Office manager

4 YEARS COLLEGE • System analyst

• Information systems manager

• Database administrator

• Computer programmer

• Records manager

SERV ICE PAT HWAYBusiness Technology

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YOU’LL LEARN TO SHARE IDEAS,

COLLABORATE, AND ENGAGE

IN REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS

From an innovative, entrepreneurial start-up to a Fortune 500 company, our Business Technology program prepares students for a career in the sophisticated, ever-changing world of business. This program appeals to the student who is self-disciplined, organized, a strategic thinker, and aspires to leadership. The curriculum is aligned with National Business Education Standards and taught using the most current technology and soft-ware in a business laboratory setting. Students gain real-world experience sharing ideas and collaborating by working in our student-run school store, participating in job shadows, visiting businesses, and engaging with guest speakers from the business sector. Skills you will learn:

• Microsoft Office software

• Accounting I & II

• Web design

• Desktop publishing

• Office management

• Finance

• Retail operations

• Entrepreneurial and managerial skills

business technology

SERV ICE PAT HWAYDental Assisting

With a focus on the development of nursing skills, our Health Services program is the ideal program for the outgoing, compassionate student interested in entering the growing field of healthcare. With patient care a top priority, students receive instruction in anatomy and physiology, growth and development, medical terminology, aging, infectious disease, mental health, and nutrition. Clinical experiences at area hospitals and facilities expose students to the nurse’s role in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s, hospice nursing care, and working with those with developmental disabilities. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has approved the Nursing Assistant preparation components of the program and allows qualified and eager students to take the certifying exam at the end of their junior year. Skills you will learn:

• Nursing skills

• Caring for people throughout the life cycle

• Nutrition and special diets

• Medical terminology

• Communication

• Safety measures

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The Dental Assisting program is an exciting career path for the student who enjoys the challenges and rewards of working with people and has the desire to join the growing health and dental industries. Students are exposed to oral health care and services through practice in our state-of-the-art dental assisting lab, as well as clinical experi-ences at Central Massachusetts dental offices and clinics. Students also gain a deeper understanding of patient care by studying anatomy and physiology, with an emphasis on head, neck, oral, and dental anatomy. In-depth preparation for Dental Assisting licensure is a natural launch pad for a well-paid career in the dental field. Skills you will learn:

• Dental laboratory procedures and techniques

• Pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction

• Management of medical and dental emergencies

• Radiographic procedures and techniques

• Infection control and sterilization

• Dental business office procedures

• Four handed dentistry

• Dental charting

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• Dental Assisting National Board Certification in: Infection Control Exam (ICE) and Radiation Health and Safety (RHS)

• CPR

• First Aid HIGH SCHOOL • Certified dental assistant (CDA)

• Dental office receptionist

• Insurance claims processor

• Dental lab tech assistant

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Dental product representative

• Dental laboratory technician

• X-ray technician

• Dental office manager

• Registered dental hygienist (AS)

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Registered dental hygienist (BS)

• Public health career

• Financial coordinator • Entry into dental graduate program

CERTIFICATIONS • OSHA 10-hour Card: General Industry • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) • Alzheimer’s and Dementia Sensitivity Training

• Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide (CNA)

• Introduction to Electrocardiograms (EKG)

• Automatic Defibrillator (AED)

• Paid Feeder

• First Aid HIGH SCHOOL • Home health aide

• Nursing assistant

• Dietary aide

• Clerical positions

• Entry into practical nurse (LPN) program

2 YEARS COLLEGE • EKG technician

• X-ray technician

• Medical assistant

• Registered nurse (RN)

• Pharmacy technician

• Surgical technician

• Physical therapy assistant

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Physical therapist

• Registered nurse (RN)

• Social worker

• Occupational therapist

• Speech pathologist

• Dietician

SERV ICE PAT HWAYHealth Services

health

CERTIFICATIONS • OPI

• OSHA 10-hour Card: General Industry

• Beauty Pros International Hair Extension Certification

• Commonwealth of MA Division of Professional Licensure (Licensed Registered Operator) HIGH SCHOOL • Hairdresser/salon stylist

• Hair color specialist

• Barber

• Skin care specialist/esthetician

• Nail technician/manicurist

• Beauty consultant

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Salon manager/owner

• Makeup artist

• Hairstylist for TV, movies, or theater

• Research technician

• Retail specialist

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Cosmetic buyer

• Manufacturer’s representative

• Cosmetic chemist

• Beauty editor

• Styles director/artistic director

Fashion-forward, self-expressive students who appreciate beauty will be interested in our Cosmetology program, which will train them for licensing and employment in the salon and spa industry. In this client- oriented environment, students learn to apply and sharpen their technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills by training and working in the stylish Salon at BVT, which is open to the public throughout the school year. Instruction in human anatomy and physiology provides students with a deeper understanding of the scientific aspects of cosmetics. After 1,000 hours of instruction, students are eligible, eager, and ready to take the state hairdressing license exam. Skills you will learn:

• Hair styling and shampooing techniques

• Hair coloring and cutting

• Permanent waving

• Sanitation procedures

• Manicuring

• Facials and basic makeup application

• Salon business management

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YOU’LL BE GIVEN THE SPACE TO

CREATE AND EXPRESS YOURSELF

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SERV ICE PAT HWAYCosmetology

cosmetology

WE’LL HELP YOU SHAPE YOUR IDEAS

AND MAKE YOUR WORK MEANINGFUL

The Drafting & Engineering Technology program is a rewarding challenge for students who enjoy working in teams to solve complex, real-world problems in new and exciting ways. Students acquire a foundation in design and engineering disciplines through the introduction of mechanical and architectural drafting and engineering principles. Marketable skills in computer-aided drafting (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) are developed by training on state-of-the-art equipment and software. With a focus on mechanical design and the product design process, students will learn to take a product from concept, to drawing, to prototype. This program provides students with many exciting opportunities for rewarding, entry-level employment and career advancement. Skills you will learn:

• Mechanical drafting and design

• Architectural drafting and design

• Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

• Computer-aided drafting (CAD)

• Electro-mechanical drafting and design

• Presentations and animations

• 3D solid modeling

• Civil drawings

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CERTIFICATIONS • OSHA 10-hour Card: General Industry HIGH SCHOOL • Mechanical draftsperson

• Architectural draftsperson

• CAD draftsperson

• Technical support

• Documentation control

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Mechanical designer

• Architectural manager

• CAD designer


• Drafting supervisor

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Mechanical engineer

• Architectural director

• Architect

• Industrial engineer

• Manufacturing engineer

• Civil engineer

T ECHNOLOGY PAT HWAY Drafting & Engineering Technology

drafting

The Engineering Technology program will interest those students who not only think outside the box, but want to redesign the box entirely. Students will explore an advanced curriculum focused on mechanical, electrical, civil, and aerospace engineering. Using our state-of-the-art engineering lab, complete with the latest in 3D printers, a wind tunnel, and structural analysis equipment, students learn to develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills. Working with the end goal in mind, students enjoy collaborating with classmates from our other programs on school projects and in robotics competitions. This course of study offers a complete experience for students wishing to pursue a secondary degree in a STEM-related field and for those planning to join the workforce after high school. Skills you will learn:

• Civil and architectural engineering

• Aerospace engineering (principles of flight and space travel)

• Principles of engineering across multiple disciplines

• Mechanisms, materials, and alternative energy

• Computer integrated manufacturing

• Robotic automation and programming

YOU’LL LEARN TO

VALUE A CULTURE OF

CRITIQUE, SUPPORT,

AND RESPECT

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T ECHNOLOGY PAT HWAYEngineering Technology


• Autodesk Inventor Certified User Certificate

• CSWA (Certified SolidWorks Associate) Certificate

• ROBOTC Certification HIGH SCHOOL • Process/Systems analyst

• Assistant project manager

• Product designer

• CAD technician


2 YEARS COLLEGE • Business

• Mechatronics

• Environmental science

• Robotics

• Interior design

• Renewable energy

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Electrical and computer engineer

• Mechanical, industrial, and robotics engineer

• Civil and architectural engineer

• Aerospace engineer

• Management and organizational leadership

• Physicsengineering

• Engineering design process

• Project management and lifecycle

• Computer-aided design and modeling

• Digital electronics

YOU’LL GET HANDS-ON

EXPERIENCE THAT SPARKS

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

The student who enjoys teamwork, has an eye for detail and has strengths in math, science, and art will find success in Manufacturing and Engineering Technology. This program provides students with a solid found-ation in machining, metal fabrication, and welding disciplines. Through a combination of presentations, live customer projects, and advanced laboratory simulation, students learn to program and operate manual and computerized numerical control (CNC) equipment. By working closely with other programs to determine process variables and develop solutions, students acquire the collaborative skills necessary for success in modern manufacturing. With a shortage of skilled and talented workers in the advanced manufacturing field, our graduates have many employment and post-secondary opportunities from which to choose.

Skills you will learn:

• Mathematical and scientific principles of manufacturing

• Multiprocess welding (shielding metal, gas metal and gas tungsten arc, oxyacetylene, plasma)

• CNC equipment operation (computer numerical control lathes, millers, plasma cutter)

• CAD-CAM operations (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing)

• Turning and milling

• Metal fabrication

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• Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative (MACWIC)

• American Welding Society HIGH SCHOOL • Entry level machinist

• Fabricator

• Welder

• Quality control inspector

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Tool and die machinist

• CNC programmer

• Production engineer

• Quality control engineer

• Supervisor

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Mechanical engineer

• Metallurgist

• Welding engineer

T ECHNOLOGY PAT HWAYManufacturing & Engineering

Technology

manufacturing

T ECHNOLOGY PAT HWAYElectronics & Engineering Technology


• Associate Electronic Technician (CET) HIGH SCHOOL • Electronic technician

• Computer technician

• Electronic salesperson

• Printed circuit layout technician

• Data communications technician

• Network support technician

• Electronic board repair

• Fiber optics service technician

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Computer repair/setup

• Design electronic technician

• Integrated circuit fabricator

• Telecommunication service technician

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Electronics engineer

• Computer engineer

• Electronics designer/engineer

• Communications engineer

• Electronics research engineer

• Mechanical engineer

• Electrical engineer

YOU’LL FIND OPPORTUNITIES TO

EXPAND YOUR OUTLOOK AND MAKE

CONNECTIONS WITH THE WORLD

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The curious student who enjoys taking things apart just to see how they work will surely excel in Electronics & Engineering Technology. Students receive training in a well-equipped, modern electronic laboratory while studying a broad spectrum of electronic and engineering theory and application of basic electronics, communications, digital circuits, and computer systems. From iPods® and cell phones to personal computers, students learn to master the high-demand skills needed to build the electronic circuits that drive these devices. Developing an innovative approach to design and working with the end user in mind are the keys to success in this highly technical field. Skills you will learn:

• Electronic measuring equipment

• Electronic components identification

• Electronic design

• Electronic repair/equipment

• Computer software and hardware

• Digital design AC/DC theories

• Op-amp design

• Semiconductors design

• Develop engineering documents

• Design an autonomous robotics system

• Software applications

multimedia

Due to rapid advancements in digital technology, our Information Technology program is quite popular and appeals to the self-directed, detail-oriented student who enjoys logic-based problem solving. Instruction includes operating systems, PC service and maintenance, network design and troubleshooting, web design, video communication, and telecom cabling. Students also build and configure advanced networking systems, servers, and workstations to highlight traditional and cloud-based networking and computer operating systems. Additional experience is gained in our on-campus IT department, which operates a student-run help desk and computer repair center for both in-school and district-wide customers. Skills you will learn:

• Computer repair and troubleshooting

• Programming (BASIC through JAVA AP)

• Network design

• Fiber optic cabling

• Video and digital imaging

• Web design

• Project management

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T ECHNOLOGY PAT HWAYMultimedia Communications


• Adobe Associate

• Adobe Master Suite HIGH SCHOOL • Digital print operator

• Web and copy designer

• Production manager

• Digital photographer

• Customer service personnel

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Graphic designer

• Art director

• Digital workflow manager

• Video designer and producer

• Advertising and marketing personnel

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Graphic designer/illustrator • Web designer and programmer

• Game art designer

• Animation

• Movie director/producer

• Advertising and marketing

• Public relations

• Fashion and textile design

Students with a passion to showcase their creativity and communicate their ideas visually will be instantly drawn to Multimedia Communications. Going beyond the traditional print and television model, students learn to stretch their imagination and combine text, color, images, audio, video, and animation to create meaningful targeted messages that engage and inspire the audience to act. The curriculum emphasizes design, strategic marketing, and media across a wide range of platforms, while giving students the opportunity to work on real-world projects and interact with clients of the BVT Print Shop. Skills you will learn:

• Graphic design • Website design and development

• HTML and CSS coding

• Digital photography

• Advertising and marketing

• Business and entrepreneurship

• Video design and production

• Game art

• Animation


• CompTIA A+

• CompTIA Network+

• Cisco CCENT

• Cisco CCNA HIGH SCHOOL • Computer operator

• PC technician

• Help desk technician

• End user support specialist

• Fiber and cable technician

• Telecom specialist

• Network technician

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Network administrator

• Database administrator

• IT support specialist

• Customer service technician

• Web designer/programmer

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Computer engineer

• MIS analyst

• Network analyst

• Network engineer

• Network security specialist

• System analyst

T ECHNOLOGY PAT HWAYInformation Technology

information

CERTIFICATIONS • OSHA 10-hour Card: Construction Industry

• Credits toward the MA Journeyman’s License HIGH SCHOOL • Residential, industrial, and commercial electrician

• Maintenance electrician

• Electrical equipment sales

• Industrial controls technician

• Communications installer

• Fire alarm system installer

• Electrical manufacturing

• Electrical supply worker

• Appliance repair technician

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Electrical technician

• Small business management

• Electrical contractor

• Fiber optics technician

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Electrical engineer

• Theater lighting technician

• Lighting designer

CONSTRUC TION PAT HWAYElectrical

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The Electrical program is ideal for students who enjoy science in action, problem solving, and managing a project from conception to completion. Through shop workstations and real-world worksite experience, students are trained on modern electrical devices, apparatus, and wiring used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, as well as advanced electrical theory and Electrical Code updates. Students also learn to install and troubleshoot live equipment, including motors, controls, transformers, and advanced high and low voltage systems. After 1,584 hours of instruction, students are eligible to take the state journeyman’s licensing exam.


• Residential, industrial, and commercial wiring

• Heating systems: gas, oil, and electric • Blueprint reading • Control and protection

• Electrical distribution

• Metering

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YOU’LL LEARN TO WORK HARD

AND EMBRACE CHALLENGES

electrical

CONSTRUC TION PAT HWAYHeating, Ventilation, Air

Conditioning & Refrigeration

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• Massachusetts Plumbing Tier Certification

• Qualified students receive credited hours toward apprenticeship HIGH SCHOOL • Apprentice plumber

• Plumbing supply worker

• Waste water treatment facility worker

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Small business management

• Residential plumber

• Commercial plumber

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Systems engineer

• Civil engineer

• Water treatment scientist

CONSTRUC TION PAT HWAYPlumbing

The Plumbing program offers training in state-of-the-art residential and commercial plumbing in accordance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code. Students who enjoy collaboration, being on the move, and the satisfaction of seeing the immediate results of their work will find Plumbing a good fit. With a strong concentration in science and math, this challenging curriculum includes instruction in the assembly of steel, copper, and cast iron piping, residential hot and cold water distribution systems, drainage waste and vent systems, and the installation of commercial plumbing fixtures. The combination of training within our Plumbing laboratory and real-world plumbing experiences under the tutelage of Master Plumbers has resulted in an excellent job placement history. Skills you will learn:

• Residential and commercial plumbing code

• Boiler and hot water heater installation

• Sizing and installing residential gas hydronic heating systems

• Sizing and installing water and gas piping

• Drainage wastes and vents (DWV)

• Blueprint reading

• Drain cleaning

• Valve repair

• Troubleshooting

plumbing heating


• Certified trade hours for state HVAC technician and pipefitting licenses

• EPA (Core, Core 1, Core 2 and Universal Certification) HIGH SCHOOL • Commercial HVAC&R apprentice

• Residential HVAC&R apprentice

• Ductwork installer

• HVAC&R control technician

• Apprentice HVAC&R technician

• Assistant maintenance technician

• Apprentice pipefitter

2 YEARS COLLEGE • HVAC&R technician

• System designer

• Project cost estimator

• Apprentice HVAC&R engineer

• Assistant facilities manager

• Assistant project manager

4 YEARS COLLEGE • HVAC&R engineer

• Design engineer

• Facilities manager

• Project manager

• Senior system designer

By providing essential services, the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry offers the well-trained student a great variety of occupations, job security, and opportunities for advancement. Through related theory lessons, laboratory projects, and live work on HVAC&R jobs in the Blackstone Valley, students learn to install and maintain special environments like residential homes, schools, hospitals, offices, restaurants, and factories. Substantial instruction in electrical theory, the physics of heat and fluids, formulas for heat load calculations, as well as basic design and engineering of heating and cooling systems makes HVAC&R a perfect fit for students interested in the fields of applied science and math.


• Basic electricity and wiring

• Electrical controls and systems

• Basic refrigeration and piping

• Commercial refrigeration

• Air conditioning and heat pumps

• Fossil fuel and alternative heat

• Installation of HVAC&R systems

• Heating and cooling system design

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CONSTRUC TION PAT HWAYConstruction Technology

WE’LL GIVE YOU THE

TOOLS, ENCOURAGEMENT,

AND KNOWLEDGE TO

BUILD YOUR FUTURE

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Construction Technology offers training for students who want to develop their natural talents and interest in building and construction. Immersed in this diverse career path, students learn to apply the skills taught within our well-equipped construction technology laboratory. Instruction in commercial and residential construction and remodeling prepares students to participate in real-world off-site construction projects and on-campus renovations. With safety in mind, experience is gained using state-of-the-art hand, power, and specialized tools such as shapers, CNC routers, radial arm saws, planers, jointers, and oscillating sanders. Students build confidence and develop their attention to detail, while becoming knowledgeable in modern methods and styles of construction.


• Building code interpretation

• Computer aided drafting

• Blueprint reading

• Transit site work

• Interior/exterior finish work

• Entry level concrete and masonry work

• Project estimating

• Roofing and siding

• Excavation equipment operation

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• Genie Lift Certification

• Up to 1 year of trade experience towards State Construction Supervisors License HIGH SCHOOL • Rough and finish carpenter

• Tile setter

• Mason/bricklayer

• Cabinet maker

• Retail sales/construction supply

• Drywall/plasterer

• Roofer

• Siding installer

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Estimator

• Building inspector

• Architectural technologist


• Interior/exterior design

• Draftsperson

• Surveyor

• Realtor

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Civil/structural engineer

• Design engineer

• Real estate developer

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Students who enjoy working with colors and textures and are interested in a career that values creativity and imagination will find Painting & Design Technology a rewarding program. The program provides specialized classroom instruction and applied experiences both on and off campus, where students are trained in the preparation and application of various painting and design techniques to enhance and decorate interior and exterior spaces according to the client’s vision, style, and taste. The integration of the arts, sciences, math and the latest technology are highly evident in this program. Skills you will learn:

• Wallpapering

• Spray painting

• Interior and exterior painting

• Decorative faux finishes

• Interior design

CERTIFICATIONS • OSHA 10-hour Card: Construction Industry HIGH SCHOOL • Employment with contractor or design firm

• Retail sales in paint industry

• House painter or painter’s apprentice

• Building maintenance

2 YEARS COLLEGE • Professional estimator

• Interior decorator

• Maintenance supervisor

• Facilities manager

• Self-employment

4 YEARS COLLEGE • Business management

• Building superintendent

• Self-employment

CONSTRUC TION PAT HWAYPainting & Design Technologies

• Computer-aided design and sign making

• Furniture finishing and refinishing

• Wall murals • Blueprint reading

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P OS T- SECONDAR YPractical Nursing Program

LICENSURE • NCLEX-PN exam CERTIFICATIONS • Practical Nursing Certificate of Completion

• LPN post licensure certifications in Pharmacology, Long-Term Care and Intravenous Therapy.

• LPN post licensure certifications in Gerontology and Intravenous Therapy. 2 YEARS • Registered Nursing (ADN)

3 YEARS • Seamless transition from LPN to BSN in Nursing Bridge Program with articulation with Fitchburg State University or Worcester State University

4 YEARS • Registered Nurse (BSN) For information on admission requirements, tuition, and application procedures, visit: www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/practicalnursing

Our Post-Secondary Practical Nursing provides life-changing training for adult learners interested in a career in healthcare. To accommodate non-traditional students balancing additional commitments to family and work, the program operates part-time for 60-weeks. Classes take place three times per week from 3:50 to 10:10 p.m., with one weekend clinical experience per month. This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and offers comprehensive, student-centered instruction in the care of diverse clients in structured health care settings, with a concentration on caring for the older adult. Healthcare trends and issues, new technologies, and community nursing needs are also addressed. The program meets the rigorous standards for accreditation by the Accreditation Committee for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and prepares graduates for the National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Skills you will learn:

• Patient-centered holistic care

• Professionalism and ethics

• Informatics and technology for nursing practice

• Therapeutic treatments and modalities

• Evidence Based Practice (EBP)

• Nursing competencies

• Nursing theory

• Pharmacology

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Honors Algebra II College Prep Algebra I College Prep Algebra I Part I Algebra I Part I

MATH

Honors Geometry College Prep Geometry Geometry

Honors Pre-Calculus/Intro to Trig College Prep Pre-Calculus/Intro to Trig College Prep Algebra II College Prep Algebra I Part II Algebra I Part II

AP Calculus AB College Prep Pre-Calculus College Prep Functions & Trigonometry College Prep Algebra II Algebra II

Honors English I College Prep English I English I

ENGLISH

Honors English II College Prep English II English II

AP English Language & Composition Honors English III College Prep English III English III

AP English Literature & Composition Honors English IV College Prep English IV English IV

Honors Biology Lab (1 year course) College Prep Biology Part I Lab Biology Part I Honors Physics Lab (1 year course) College Prep Intro to Physics I Lab

SCIENCE

Honors Biology Lab (1 year course) Honors Biology Part II Lab College Prep Biology Part II Lab Biology Part II Lab Honors Chemistry Lab (1 year course) Honors Physics Lab (1 year course) Honors Intro to Physics II Lab College Prep Intro to Physics II Lab

AP Biology Lab Honors Biology Lab College Prep Biology Lab AP Chemistry Lab Honors Chemistry Lab College Prep Chemistry Lab AP Physics 1 Lab Honors Physics Lab College Prep Physics Lab Physics Lab

AP Biology Lab Honors Biology Lab College Prep Biology Lab AP Chemistry Lab Honors Chemistry Lab College Prep Chemistry Lab Chemistry Lab AP Physics I Lab Honors Physics Lab College Prep Physics Lab

Honors U.S. History I College Prep U.S. History I U.S. History I

Honors U.S. History II College Prep U.S. History II U.S. History II

Honors World History II College Prep World History II World History II

SOCIAL STUDIES

AP U.S. History Honors American Government College Prep American Government American Government

Art 9 Spanish I Music 9 Spanish II Writer’s Voice Honors Immersion Literary Lab Spanish II Wilson Reading

Art 10 Spanish II Music10 Spanish III Vision & Revision Honors Immersion Literary Strategies Spanish III Wilson Reading Accelerated Algebra II

Art 11 Spanish I Music 11 Spanish III Wilson Reading Spanish IV Literary Workshop Honors Immersion College Bound Spanish IV Writing Computer Science & Software Engineering

Art 12 Spanish II Music 12 Spanish IV Current Events Spanish IV Part II Wilson Reading AP Spanish Language Workplace Writing Environmental Literary Roundtable Sustainability

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AC ADEMIC COUR SES College Placement

academic courses

BVT continuously strives to provide for the evolving academic and vocational needs of the student population. Visit our website for the most current Program of Studies: www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/programofstudies These are some of the colleges where our recent graduates have been placed:

• Babson College

• Boston College

• Boston University

• Clarkson University

• Culinary Institute of America

• George Washington University

• Johnson & Wales University

• Massachusetts College of Art and Design

• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Northeastern University

• Northwestern University

• Norwich University

• Pennsylvania State University

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

• Rochester Institute of Technology

• U-Mass: Amherst/ Boston/Dartmouth/Lowell

• Vassar College

• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Wentworth Institute of Technology

• West Point Academy

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

BVT IS RICH WITH

RESOURCES TO SUPPORT

AND ENCOURAGE YOUR

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Career EnrichmentEach year students are enrolled in the Career Enrichment course appropriate for their grade. Career Enrichment teachers team up with school counselors, coaching all BVT students in the fundamental skills that ensure adaptability and success in the 21st century. Coursework is project-based, mostly digital, and includes a mix of collaborative and individual endeavors. Teachers frame group work around individual accountability and team rewards. Student autonomy is expected, encouraged, and supported with clear expectations and direction. Career Enrichment teachers and school counselors deliver strengths-based instruction guided by the tenets of Positive Psychology. Students discover who they are and what they can do as they acquire 21st century skills and become ready for college, work, and society.

Advanced Placement CoursesBVT proudly offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in each of the four core disciplines: science, mathematics, English, and social studies. As newly accepted 8th graders, BVT students and their parents are guided to create a roadmap to graduation and beyond. Within that on-going process, they are empowered to make decisions about career preparation, course selections, and appropriate levels of rigor, while encouraged to reach for the most challenging levels of coursework possible. Enrollment is open to all students; however, students must meet the pre-requisite coursework for some AP subjects. Specific information regarding prerequisites for each AP course can be found in the Program of Studies on our website: www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/programofstudies

Articulation AgreementsBVT has multiple articulation agreements designed to provide college credit to those who attend matching programs at the post-secondary level. BVT’s vocational and academic programs are aligned with over 20 colleges and post-secondary institutions that recognize the rigor of our curriculum and the skills our graduates acquire. For a full list of articulation agreements between BVT and post-secondary institutions visit: www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/articulationagreements

STEAM ApproachAt BVT, the incorporation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math has always been a natural methodol-ogy given our students’ immersion in technical programs and data analysis. In an effort to foster investigation and inquiry alongside technical skills, BVT has incorporated the arts and humanities with STEM in an interdis-ciplinary model known as the STEAM Approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). Research indicates and our industry partners confirm that employees capable of combining knowledge of design and the humanities with math and science skills are in-demand and highly valued. Students may choose from a number of arts electives to develop their creative problem-solving skills and apply them to authentic interdisciplinary problems in laboratory settings. By promoting flexible thinking and creativity, the STEAM Approach enables our students to understand and practice a variety of methods for visualizing information and solving problems.

Student Portfolios Our students develop portfolios highlighting their academic, vocational, career exploration, and extracurricular accomplishments. Each student must complete a portfolio as a requirement for graduation, and many have used their impressive portfolios to gain improved employment opportunities or advanced placement in college courses.

Career Planning BVT uses an integrated approach to career readiness. Academic, technical, and employability skills must be melded with reflective experiences to promote self-understanding, appreciation of diversity, career research, and decision-making skills. Students are able to create personal career plans and articulate their employable skills by collaborating with counselors and other stakeholders who support the student in the career planning process. Through individual meetings and communications, as well as planned lessons and presentations, school counselors facilitate the career planning process. With input from faculty, students develop and revise their career plan, which is a reflection of their personal vision of the future. Annually, students and their parent/guardians evaluate their technical and academic experiences. In this way students are able to select a challenging and relevant high school experience that serves to articulate the steps necessary for the student to attain positive results.

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“Advanced Placement courses are helping me get a step above towards a career in biomedical engineering.

The classes simulates college level courses, to make sure I am prepared for the pace and expectations of college”

– Rachel Arnold, Northbridge, Class of 2017

COOP

In the past 50 years, BVT’s mission of producing employable young adults has not changed. What has changed dramatically, however, is the very definition of employable. Employment in high-demand, high-skill and high-paying jobs is the destination at the end of every BVT student’s career pathway. Reaching that destination in an ever-changing and highly complex global economy requires our graduates to possess a myriad of specialized skills, including critical thinking, adaptability, problem solving, superb communication and the ability to work autonomously and as a contributing member of a team.

Cooperative EducationThe BVT co-op program is an ideal opportunity for highly motivated students eager to begin working within a professional environment. Participation in the program reached new heights in the 2013–2014 school year: a total of 171 seniors and third-term juniors in good academic standing acquired career vocational technical credits and skills by working off-campus in their area of training every other week. Rather than waiting for career opportunity to knock, students in our co-op program open the door themselves and delve deeper into their career options. Co-op makes a BVT education richer and more meaningful by empowering students to further hone their technical knowledge and skills, gain new perspectives, and find the confidence to transform their lives. By embracing the challenges of the co-op programs, thousands of BVT graduates have set themselves up for success in full-time employment, post-secondary education, and military service.

“The shop environment is very ‘real world’ and the teachers really prepared us for the workplace. BVT helps you mature and learn how to work with people.”

– Roland Barrett, Class of 2013, a CNC Machinist, in the Valve Cell

Manufacturing Division of Waters Corporation

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These are some of the companies where our recent graduates have been placed:

• Aramark Corp.

• Beaumont Rehabilitation

• EMC Corp.

• Griffin Electric

• Imperial

• iRobot

• Lampin Corp

• Mendon Computer Outlet

• Milford Regional Medical Center

• Milford Woodworking

• Rodenhiser Plumbing

• St. Camillus Health Center

• Staples

• T & J Heating

• Unibank

• Uxbridge Dental Care

• Waters Corporation

• Wyman Gordon Co.

COOPER ATIVE EDUCATION Preparing for the Future

preparing for the future

STUDENT SUPPORT: www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/studentsupportservices

Freshman Exploratory Program BVT freshmen are introduced to several career pathways by immersing themselves in a different vocational program every other week until late November. School Counselors and Career Enrichment teachers present many different factors to be considered by students when making the final decision about what career program they want to choose for the duration of their BVT school career. In this process, students are taught to research career pathways with regard to the things they value: future earning potential, working conditions, industry trends, their own aptitudes and interests, and how they impact future job satisfaction.

Additionally, all students are enrolled in a Career Enrichment class appropriate to their grade level. In the freshman year, the Career Enrichment class assists students and their families in seeing the school counselor, teachers, and vocational instructors as partners and resources in developing and revising a career plan which is a reflection of their personal vision of their future. The Exploratory experience is a major focus for freshman Career Enrichment.

Throughout the Exploratory experience, instructors evaluate each student based upon a rubric/scoring guide utilized by all vocational areas. As the seven Exploratory cycles are completed, Exploratory scores are sorted to order the students according to the shops they have requested and the admissions scores they earned under BVT’s state-approved policy. Annually, there are a handful of students who do not receive their first, second, or third choice of career program. Those students and their parent/guardian receive intense support to identify an available shop the student would be happy in until an opening occurs in the desired career pathway.

In the spring of the freshmen year all students complete a writing assignment as the last piece of the decision-making process. Essays developed by students who indicate that they desire a change in shop placement form the basis for program moves, which are made over the summer, once attrition and retention have been deter-mined and as space is available.

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School Based Health Center Whether illness strikes during the school day or a chronic issue requires long- term assistance, BVT and the Milford Regional Medical Center provide stu-dents with the care they deserve.

For nearly 15 years, the Milford Regional Medical Health Center’s School Based Health Center located in the BVT health suite has been collaborating with BVT’s School Nurses and Counselors to treat and prevent health and social problems that can interfere with a student’s aca-demic success. While insurance compa-nies are billed for a student’s care, there is no fee applied to BVT families and no student will ever be denied services for financial reasons.

STUDENT SERVICESStudent Focused Care

student services

BVT is committed to providing a range of supportive services designed to maximize student learning. We truly care about the “whole learner” and offer a full continuum of services.

School Counseling BVT’s School Counseling Department practices a data-driven, standards-based counseling approach. In addition to individual career planning and crisis intervention, students receive instruction designed to cultivate personal/social and employability skills necessary for success. Students form a personal Career Plan which includes a well-developed and individualized post-secondary strategy for marketing their skills in highly competitive settings such as college and the workforce.

Regularly scheduled counselor and student contact provides each child the support needed to figure out who they are, where they are going, and what they need to do to get there.

Special Education Services Our Special Education Department recognizes and supports the importance of individualizing the educational experience to meet the unique needs of each student. A continuum of placements and services are available to meet the needs of all students with disabilities including:

• Specially designed, small-group instruction

• Co-taught classes (one Special Educator and one General Educator)

• Inclusion classes supported by Special Education staff (teacher/related service provider/paraprofessional)

• General Education Classes with consultation and related services

English Language Learner Services (ELL) Through ELL services at BVT, identified students are provided instruction designed to increase their ability to acquire English language skills and to access subject matter content. BVT’s approach enables students with ELL challenges to maximize their success in the classroom, in the overall school environment, and in the community at large.

“BVT gave me a safe, comfortable, and incredibly friendly environment. They have gone over and beyond

what I thought possible for me and the other students here. I am and will forever be proud to call myself a Beaver!”

– Alden Payne, Uxbridge, Class of 2016

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Numerous times BVT was awarded the Boston Globe Markham Trophy

for having the highest sports win percentage among career vocational technical schools in Massachusetts.

Whether you like to swing a bat, work up a sweat on the basketball court, or cheer our athletes on to victory, BVT is full of opportunities for our students to learn the life-changing practice of taking pride in everything they do. Our nearly 20 athletic teams have grown over the years to be regular contenders for state and national championships and titles. Group sports like field hockey, football, lacrosse, and volleyball given students a chance to be part of a team and support each other. By joining sports like golf, cross-country, and track and field, students develop a strong sense of focus, commitment, and determination. Take a look at our list of athletic below and see for yourself the many ways our students are having fun and continuing to learn well past the school day’s final bell.

FALL Football Girls & Boys Soccer Field Hockey Golf Girls Volleyball Cross Country Cheerleading

ACTIVITIES Artworks Magazine Homecoming Humanities Scholars Math Team Model United Nations National Honor Society

National Technology Honor Society SkillsUSA Student Council Talent Show Yearbook

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If you like to hit the wintry slopes of New England, you’re passionate about art, want to write a play, or run for class office, BV T offer students numerous extracurricular activities. Drama, Artworks Magazine, a Cappella Chorus, and the Fashion Club give students the opportunity to follow their passion and flex their creative muscles. By joining groups like the National and Technical Honor Societies, LEO Club, Friends of Rachel Club, and Student Council, students experience the immeasurable satisfaction of lending their neighbors a helping hand. Take a look at our list of activities and clubs below and see for yourself the many ways our students get inspired, connect with like-minded people, and showcase their talents.

WINTER Girls & Boys Basketball Ice Hockey Cheerleading

SPRING Baseball Softball Girls & Boys Lacrosse Boys Volleyball Track & Field

CLUBS Drama Club Aviation Club Bible Club Art Club Chorus DECA Fashion Club FIRST Robotics Friends of Rachel GSA LEO Club Martial Arts Club Multicultural Club SEA Club Ski & Snowboard Club

activities

“The student life environment at BVT is so welcoming and friendly. You really find a second family by being involved with a team or activity.

It is a home away from home. ”

– Rebecca Rose, Millbury, Class of 2016

apply

Students who are residents of the thirteen towns in the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District, who will have completed Grade 8 prior to enrolling, may apply. An application may be obtained from your school guidance counselor or by calling our Student Services Office at 508–529–7758 x3020. The application deadline is the First Friday in February. Students in Grade 8 who are interested in applying should keep the following time line in mind:

• November: Tours of BVT during the school day arranged by each sending school’s guidance department.

• Late November/Early December: Parent/Applicant Night - Open to Grade 7 and 8 students and their families for tours and informational activities throughout the building.

• February: Application Deadline.

• March: Notification/acceptance letters mailed.

• April: Placement testing conducted. ACCREDITATION & ASSOCIATIONS Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is regulated by the Massachusetts Board of Education and is a part of the Massachusetts network of regional vocational technical high schools.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITYBlackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School welcomes and is open to all students and offers equal opportunities in all approved programs and courses of study without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, homelessness, or disability.

TRANSLATION SERVICESIf you would like a translation of this view book, please contact the office of the Principal at 508-529-7758 x3041. PEDIDOS DE TRADUÇÃOSi usted desea una traduceón de este folleto favor de comunicarse con la oficina del Principal al 508-529-7758 x3041.Se você gostaria de ter uma tradução deste manual, entre em contato com o escritório do director no telefone 508-529-7758 x3041.

APPLY: www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/applytobvt

BV T serves the towns of:

• Bellingham

• Blackstone

• Douglas

• Grafton

• Hopedale

• Mendon

• Milford

• Millbury

• Millville

• Northbridge

• Sutton

• Upton

• Uxbridge

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With an educated work force steeped in a history of innovation, invention, and business success, the historic Blackstone Valley region offers the community an exceptional quality of life. Its position, at the intersection of rail, road, and air networks, makes it ideal for local, regional, and international business efforts. Twelve major colleges are situated within thirty minutes of the Blackstone Valley, including leaders in business, technology, medicine, and liberal arts. Located in the heart of the region, BVT is easily accessible within an hour’s drive of Boston, Providence, Worcester, and Hartford. In partnership with local colleges, businesses, and economic development agencies, BVT works toward enhancing the economic, social, and historic strengths of the region. The school acts as a focal point for the region by sponsoring local, regional, and state level conferences on the economy, technology, and education; establishing regional technology and school-to-career initiatives; completing hundreds of hours in community service projects which draw on students’ and instructors’ vocational technical skills; and actively participating with government agencies, chambers of commerce, educational collaboratives, and the media.

Directions to BVT From the North: Take Route 495 South to exit 21B, bear right toward Upton. Follow approximately 5 miles to the set of lights at the intersection of Route 140. Cross over Route 140 to Maple Avenue and continue to the end. At lights turn left onto Pleasant Street to BVT on the left.

From the South: Take Route 495 North to exit 21B, bear right toward Upton. Follow approximately 5 miles to the set of lights at the intersection of Route 140. Cross over Route 140 to Maple Avenue and continue to the end. At lights turn left onto Pleasant Street to BVT on the left.

From Rhode Island: Take Route 146 North to exit 2, Chocolog Road, Uxbridge. Bear right on ramp and then turn left onto Route 146A North. Follow to intersection with Route 122 and turn left onto Route 122 North. Travel through Uxbridge to Whitinsville and turn right at the lights onto Church Street Extension. Follow to end and turn left onto Quaker Street. Continue through one set of lights to BVT on the left.

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